Extended-Care Programs and Policies

Extended-Care provides a safe and nurturing environment with fun activities specially designed for our students. We make this a meaningful part of the child’s day. The program is structured to address the interests and development levels of Toddler through Eighth Grade students.

Early-Morning Program

As the children arrive they are welcomed into the school by our early morning staff. There is time to prepare for the day by relaxing with a book or socialize with friends. Your child is welcome to bring along a light breakfast snack, as well. Before-Care begins at 7:00am
until morning classroom arrival time.

Grades 1-8

• Students may attend before care from 7:00am until the start of arrival. Before Care is located in Cottage 1.
• *Reminder: there is a charge of $8.00 per day for Before-Care for any student who is dropped off before the regular morning arrival time.

Primary Students

• Students may attend before care from 7:00am until the start of arrival. Before Care is located in Primary 3.
• *Reminder: there is a charge of $8.00 per day for Before-Care for any student who is dropped off before the regular morning arrival time.

Toddler Students

• Students may attend before care from 7:00am until the start of arrival. Before Care is located in the Toddler Classrooms.
• *Reminder: there is a charge of $8.00 per day for Before-Care for any Toddler student who is dropped off before regular morning arrival time.

Policies:

• *Children with an older sibling that has an earlier school arrival time will be admitted at no charge.
• Students are not permitted to wander campus or wait outside without parent or supervision prior to arrival time.
• Students needing Before Care on a regular basis are encouraged to sign up for the Extended Care Plan. For pricing and information, see the Extended Care plan on the ‘My CDS’ forms page..
• Before-Care is a flat fee of $8.00 per day for Occasional use. No pre registration is necessary for drop-in Before-Care, however you are encouraged to call the office or mention the arrival to your teacher.
• Students are expected to follow the regular standard of conduct and behaviour expectations during after-care that are required during the school day. Students that are disruptive or disrespectful will be asked to be picked up by the parent/guardian.
• Parents or guardians may not linger in extended care. The facuty and staff need to focus on the students in their care and other adults are a distraction.

Afternoon-Care Program

Many of our students remain for After-School Care until their parents get off from work. The children have an opportunity to enjoy playground time with their friends (weather permitting), For students in the Primary and Toddler programs, a snack is included. Grades 1-8 may pack a snack or purchase one from our Snack Locker. Indoor activities and games are prepared and supervised by our capable After-Care staff. An age appropriate movie may be shown on days where the weather does not allow outdoor time. Friday is ‘Popcorn and a Movie Day’ in After-Care.

Extended-Care begins at the end of dismissal time and runs until 6:00 pm
– Primary dismissal 3:00pm – 3:15pm
– Lower Elementary 3:15pm – 3:30pm
– World School 3:30pm – 3:45pm

Policies:

• Students are not permitted to wander campus or wait outside without parent or teacher supervision.
• If you arrive after the scheduled dismissal time, please park your car and sign your child out of Extended-Care.
• Extended-Care is not offered on scheduled school half-days. Please check the web site for Day Camps.
• After-Care is a flat fee of $12.00 per day.
• Frequent users may sign up for Annual Extended-Care. Please see the Extended- Care Plan Enrollment Form for more information (found on the ‘My CDS’ forms page).
• Students are expected to follow the regular standard of conduct and behaviour expectations during after-care that are required during the school day. Students that are disruptive or disrespectful will be asked to be picked up by the parent/guardian.
• Parents or guardians may not linger in extended care. The facuty and staff need to focus on the students in their care and other adults are a distraction.

Children will not be charged for After -Care if:

• They are waiting for a club/activity to begin. (Siblings not participating in clubs/activities will be charged for After-Care time.)
• The Student has an older sibling that has a later school dismissal time. The student may stay free of charge until the end of the older siblings school dismissal time.

Fees WILL apply for the following:

• Students with siblings in Study Hall will be charged for After-Care.
• Students that are not picked up from their club activities at the dismissal time will be charged for After-Care.
• Siblings that are in clubs that dismiss at different times must be picked up by their dismissal time or they will be charged for After-Care.
• Siblings not participating in clubs/activities will be charged for After-Care.
• Students not picked up by 6:00pm will be charged a late pick-up charge of $1.00 per minute until they are signed out by their parents. If you are running late please call the school to inform the Extended-Care staff.

Occasional Extended-Care

Referred to as a ‘drop-in’, the occasional user is a child who stays less than 2-3 times per week. Unplanned events, work emergencies and traffic happen! Your child is always welcome in Extended-Care when situations arise. If you usually pick up your child at dismissal & know you will be late, please contact the front office (727-596-1902) as soon as you become aware that Extended-Care is needed. Payment may be made directly to the extended care staff or in the front office at any time.